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How to Choose a Therapist

Therapist March 24, 2009

I’m often in a position of suggesting to either a parent or a member of the school community that they should seek therapy.  It is possible that we may take for granted that most people are comfortable and have the knowledge needed to find a therapist that works for them or their family.  However, I’m [...]

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How to Choose a Therapist – Interview with Lynne Lieberman

February 27, 2009
Strategies for choosing a therapist that works for you.

We often are in a position of suggesting to either parents or a member of the school community that they should seek counseling.  We may take for granted that most people are comfortable and have the knowledge needed to find a therapist that works for them or their family.  However, I’m asked the question “How [...]

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Judge Judy is Just Mean!

February 20, 2009
Judge Judy's rants and lectures don't help people change behavior.

I was watching Judge Judy the other day getting my dose of mindless entertainment after a long day in class and working with adminstrators. As I watched Judge Judy badger and lecture litigants, I asked myself if anyone believed for a second that these people will change their behavior because of her rant.  We mistakenly [...]

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Counseling On-the-Run with Dr. Ellen Porter-Honnet

January 31, 2009

Dr. Ellen Porter Honnet is a counseling and consulting psychologist with expertise in cross-cultural issues and adolescent sexuality. Recently a Psychology Fellow at Wellesley College Counseling Center and Harvard University Health Services, she was for several years Dean for Co-education at Harvard College. Dr. Porter Honnet is the Institute Director at the Stanley H. King [...]

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Adolescent Mental Health in Schools – How are Schools Addressing Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Teen Substance Abuse

January 6, 2009

The APA Monitor published an article in the January 09 issue of the Monitor – Schools Expand Mental Health Care. Many thanks to Ashley Noojin, School Psychologist at the Hammond School who shared the article with me during my visit.  Here are a few highlights: Mental health services are the fastest growing component of school-based [...]

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Student Drug Testing – Does It Really Work? Meet Jennifer Kern

October 3, 2008

Is your school considering random drug testing?  Drug testing is the latest “silver bullet” to reduce teen substance use and establish early intervention measures.  But how effective is it?  Are there unintended consequences?  What is the research saying?  As school counselor,  you may be asked by your school to consider the drug testing option as [...]

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